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Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to enhancing the criminal penalty for assaulting medical doctors, nurses and nurses' aides
Purpose
To stop assaults on medical doctors, nurses, and nurses' aides.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Section 120.05 of the penal law is amended by adding a new subdivision 13.
Section 2 is the effective date which shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
Justification
Unfortunately assaults on medical doctors, nurses, and nurses' aides are not uncommon, and occasionally do result in injury or more serious misfortune.
Legislative history
2008: S.8054 Referred to Codes
Fiscal implications
EFFECTIVE DATE : This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
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